The baby name Ayyappa is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "ai-yap-pa".
Ayyappa is a Hindu name that means "son of Harihara," which refers to the combined form of the gods Vishnu and Shiva. The name is commonly given to boys born in South India, particularly in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Ayyappa is also the name of a popular Hindu deity who is worshipped mainly in South India. He is believed to be the son of Vishnu and Shiva, and is known as the god of growth, prosperity, and protection.
The name Ayyappa is pronounced as "eye-yuh-puh" or "ai-yuh-puh." It is a two-syllable name with the stress on the first syllable. The name is composed of two parts: "Ayya," which means "father" or "lord," and "appa," which means "son." The name is often used in combination with other names, such as Ayyappa Swami, Ayyappa Raju, or Ayyappa Reddy.
The origin of the name Ayyappa can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Puranas. According to legend, Ayyappa was born to Vishnu and Shiva in order to defeat the demon Mahishi, who had been terrorizing the gods. Ayyappa is said to have been raised by a king named Rajasekara Pandiyan, and later became a powerful warrior who defeated Mahishi and restored peace to the world. Today, Ayyappa is worshipped by millions of devotees, particularly in South India, where his temple in Sabarimala is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
Ayyappa has the following similar or variant Names
- Aiyappa |
- Aiyyappa |
- Ayyappan |
- Ayyapan |
- Ayyan |
- Ayyavazhi